Astley, Stourport-On-Severn, DY13
- Land size
- 1.7 acres
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
- Magnificent Grade II listed six-bedroom period residence set within 1.7 acres of mature Worcestershire countryside near Stourport-on-Severn.
- Elegant accommodation arranged across three floors, connected by a stunning original staircase rich in character and heritage.
- Exceptional open-plan kitchen, dining and family living space created through a sympathetic extension, ideal for modern family life.
- Spacious reception rooms offering versatile entertaining, home working and family living within a distinguished historic home within the Chantry Catchment area.
- Beautifully established gardens with mature trees, shrubs and planting creating privacy, colour and year-round interest.
- Outdoor heated swimming pool providing a luxurious lifestyle feature perfectly suited to increasingly warm British summers.
- Charming kitchen garden and an enchanting walled-style secret garden with pathway leading directly towards the neighbouring church.
- Large detached double garage and workshop offering excellent storage, hobby space, vehicle accommodation or workshop potential.
- Prestigious village setting in Astley, Worcestershire, combining rural tranquillity with convenient access to Bewdley, Kidderminster and Worcester.
- Rare opportunity to acquire one of Worcestershire's most distinctive period homes, blending Georgian elegance with contemporary family living.
Description
Set amidst approximately 1.7 acres of beautifully mature gardens and grounds, The Old Rectory is a distinguished Grade II Listed country home offering over three floors of elegant family accommodation. Combining period grandeur with modern living, this remarkable residence enjoys a peaceful village setting in the heart of the Worcestershire countryside.
At its heart, an impressive original staircase rises through the house, linking a series of generous reception rooms with six well-proportioned bedrooms. A thoughtfully designed extension has created a superb open-plan kitchen, dining and family living space, perfectly suited to contemporary family life and entertaining.
Outside, the grounds are a true highlight. Mature trees, specimen planting and expansive lawns create a private and picturesque setting, while the heated outdoor swimming pool provides a luxurious retreat during the warmer months. Further features include a productive kitchen garden, a charming secret garden with pathway to the village church, and a substantial detached double garage with workshop.
Despite its idyllic rural setting, The Old Rectory is exceptionally well connected. Bewdley, Stourport-on-Severn and Kidderminster are all within easy reach, offering a wide range of independent shops, supermarkets, restaurants and amenities. Kidderminster railway station provides direct services to Birmingham and Worcester, while Birmingham Airport is approximately 35 miles away, making national and international travel readily accessible.
The area is also well served by a selection of highly regarded state schools and the property falls within the catchment area to the well regarded Chantry School. There are also many independent schools in easy reach, making this a compelling proposition for families seeking a balance of countryside living and everyday convenience.
A rare opportunity to acquire an elegant historic home where period character, modern family living and lifestyle amenities come together in one of Worcestershire's most desirable rural locations.
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Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- G
- Date Posted
- 2026-09-26
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,040 Homes with Land listings in West Midlands (1+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Mains
- Water
- Mains
- Heating
- Oil Heating
- Broadband
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- Sewerage
- Septic Tank / Private
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
- Yes
- Restrictions
- Ask Agent
Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
- Lift Access
- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 67% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.
Mobile signal
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Astley CofE Primary School926 metresOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 91
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- St Bartholomew's CofE VC Primary School1.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 208
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Great Witley CofE Primary School2.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 187
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Abberley Parochial VC Primary School2.5 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 102
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Lickhill Primary School2.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 198
- Type
- Academy converter
Secondary
- The Stourport High School and Sixth Form College3.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,039
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Bewdley School4.6 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 970
- Type
- Foundation school
- The Chantry School5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 881
- Type
- Academy converter
- Baxter College6 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 766
- Type
- Academy converter
- King Charles I School6.4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,140
- Type
- Academy converter
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Planning map: Flood Zone 1.
Surface water
These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.
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Chartwell Noble, Covering Central England
Chartwell Noble, The Hayloft, Offerton Barns Business Centre, Offerton Lane, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR3 8SX
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